Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Medical Marijuana Use: A Brief Review

Despite federal prohibition of medical marijuana possession, sale, and use, marijuana use continues to escalate as state legalization persists and expands. The purpose of this discussion is to provide a brief summary of the evidence regarding both potential benefits and risks of medical marijuana us...

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Published in:	Pharmacy
Main Author:	Allison Karst
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Subjects:	medical marijuana marijuana cannabis
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/6/4/128

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